Vatican News
Vatican wishes world’s Hindus a happy Deepavali
The Vatican is wishing the world’s Hindus a “joy-filled Deepavali.” Read more
Science leads to truth about God, humanity, Pope says
Science in the 21st century must work for the "true good of man," the Pope told a group of scientists... Read more
Regnum Christi visitation to focus on consecrated members, leaders say
Contrary to previous reports, leaders from the Regnum Christi Movement stressed that the visitation to be conducted by Church officials... Read more
80,000 expected to rally for education at Vatican
Education is important to the Catholic Church in Italy and many want to demonstrate that. That’s why tens of thousands,... Read more
Pope Benedict appeals for aid to tsunami and flood victims
Indonesia has been rocked by simultaneous catastrophes this week, leaving hundreds dead and many others displaced. Pope Benedict XVI appealed... Read more
Holy women as important as priests in Church history, Pope says
The 14th-century St. Bridget of Sweden is a “powerful example of feminine sanctity” and a model for Christian families and... Read more
Pope stresses unity of global human family as theme of upcoming migrant’s day
Pope Benedict XVI announced the theme of “One Human Family” as the message of the 97th World Day of Migrants... Read more
Middle East Synod conclusion: Challenges mark Church’s future
Concluding two weeks of meetings on the future of the Church in the Middle East, close to 200 bishops issued... Read more
Israel complains of bias in Middle East Synod
The Vatican drew fire from the Israeli government for allegedly turning the recent Synod for the Middle East into a... Read more
Synod backs Pope in call for 'two-state' solution in Middle East
In calling for a “two-state” solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the special Synod of Bishops for the Middle East has... Read more
Pope closes Middle East Synod with impassioned call for peace
Peace is possible and urgent in the Middle East, where wars, violence and terrorism have gone on for “too long,”... Read more
Next meeting of world bishops to focus on ‘new evangelization,’ Pope announces
Declaring that the Church exists in order to evangelize, the Holy Father announced on Sunday that the next Synod for bishops,... Read more
Middle East Church leaders seek common Easter
Church leaders in the Middle East are asking for an end to separate Easter and Christmas holidays among Christian traditions... Read more
St. Alonso Rodriguez, seeker of God in humble work, remembered Oct. 30
On October 30, two days before the major feast of All Saints, the Catholic Church will honor a man whose... Read more
Long-jailed Vietnamese cardinal set on path to sainthood
The cause for the canonization of Cardinal François-Xavier Nguyen Van Thuan was officially opened in Rome this week. The cardinal,... Read more
Fr. Lombardi: new saints are ‘spiritual friends’ and guides to religious virtue
The saints are “fascinating guides” to faith, hope and love who show that ordinary people bring God's comfort and light... Read more
Pope welcomes Slovenia’s moves on 'erased'
Pope Benedict XVI said he is pleased with recent efforts by Slovenia to address the problem of the “erased.” Read more
Letter to seminarians deepens Pope’s teaching on celibacy
Earlier this week, Pope Benedict XVI for the first time publicly engaged the issue of the relationship between the Church’s... Read more
Vatican official outlines next steps in Legion of Christ reform
The rehabilitation of the scandalized Legion of Christ has entered a new phase according to the Vatican official in charge... Read more
Pope Benedict pledges Catholic support for bettering Korea
Receiving the new Korean ambassador to the Holy See, Pope Benedict XVI praised the Republic of Korea’s work for peace... Read more
